Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN
Charlotte, NC
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

$2,308/week

Posted 9 days ago

Overview

Start Date10/12/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

3% higher than average Registered Nurse / Labor and Delivery Nurse pay in North Carolina

Estimated total pay

$2,308/week

Benefits

Guaranteed Hours
Relocation bonus
Retention bonus
Weekly pay
Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
401k retirement plan
Holiday Pay
Discount program

Description

There are a lot of travel nursing agencies.

Most of them can submit you to a job.

The difference is what happens after you click apply.

At Wayward Medical Staffing, you get one point of contact, straight answers, permission before submission, and real check ins that are not just disguised extension calls.

We do the boring stuff well.

We answer fast.

We tell the truth.

We get your permission before putting your name in front of a facility.

And when something gets weird on assignment, we pick up the phone.

We’re not a billion-dollar staffing machine with five departments and four handoffs before someone learns your name.

We’re a Mom and Pop shop who puts relationships first. We’re built for travelers who want to be treated like humans, not chart numbers.

That means we stay with you through the full assignment, help you navigate the messy parts, and start thinking about your next contract before this one ends.

Our rule is simple:

No one gets burned.

If you want an agency that communicates clearly, follows through, and actually sticks around after you start, apply with Wayward.

We’ll walk you through the details and help you decide if this assignment is the right fit.

Labor and Delivery RN

Overview

Travel/contract RN position in Charlotte, North Carolina
13-week contract
36 hours per week
Night shift: 3x12s, 18:45–07:15
Weekend shifts required: 8 per contract
Call may be required if census is low
May occasionally float

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in North Carolina
Labor and Delivery (2 years of experience)
Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Antepartum care experience
External and internal fetal monitoring experience
IUPC (intrauterine pressure catheter) use experience
Recognition and treatment of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
Blood and blood product administration experience
Anticoagulant administration experience
Insulin drip administration experience
Magnesium sulfate therapy experience
Pitocin administration experience
Prostaglandin administration experience

Preferred Qualifications

ACLS
AWHONN Advanced
Triage experience

Unit Details

Low-risk LDRP unit
Patient mix includes labor patients and couplets
Target ratios: L&D 1:1–2; couplet care 1:3 on average
15 rooms / 17 beds
Unit includes antepartum, L&D, Level 1 nursery, LDRP, and mother/baby care
May occasionally take off-service female patients if census allows

Schedule and Assignment Notes

RTO after booking is not allowed
Additional RTO on unit may result in cancellation and do-not-return status
Pre-approved time off may be accommodated depending on timing
Unit orientation is 24 hours, plus hospital orientation and 2 unit shifts

Additional Notes

Scrubs provided: blue
Interview required before offer

Employer

Wayward Medical

About

Wayward Sounds...

Like a Travel Nursing Agency that zigged while everyone else zagged.

Most agencies fight over the same giant hospitals.

We chose the places where travelers are remembered, not rotated through.

Critical Access Hospitals are where nurses get autonomy, community, and stories worth telling.

Less factory-line healthcare. More human healthcare. That’s the road we chose.

Built for travelers who want:

Rural adventure
A Recruiter who actually picks up the phone
A career that feels meaningful

Response timewithin an hour

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About Charlotte, NC

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Charlotte, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Cost of living in Charlotte is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

In summer, average highs are around 89°F, while in winter, average lows are around 30°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Charlotte, with options ranging from apartments to furnished homes.

Transportation

Charlotte is car-friendly with good road infrastructure.
Public transportation includes buses and light rail, but a car is recommended for convenience.

Demographics

Charlotte has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
There is a large population of travel nurses in Charlotte.

Things to Do

Charlotte offers a variety of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, sports events including professional basketball and football, and plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking and water sports.

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